Research Briefing
Hereditary by-elections: Results
Hereditary peer by-elections are held to replace excepted hereditary peers who have retired or died. In July 2024, the House agreed to pause by-elections. The Labour government has committed to passing legislation that would end them permanently. This Lords Library briefing provides a list of by-election results since the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, including information on turnout and the number of candidates.